as in aggressive
feeling or displaying eagerness to fight
her confrontational, in-your-face manner doesn't help get legislation passed
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Recent Examples of confrontational
There's a confrontational moment between Tom and Mary for the first time.
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Tiffany Kelly,
Entertainment Weekly,
27 June 2026
Others could find your go-getter approach refreshing, while some may experience it as confrontational.
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Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
26 June 2026
An opinion piece in the Saudi Arabia’s Asharq al-Awsat newspaper this week suggested that Iran’s circumstances may have forced it to take a confrontational regional posture and asked whether it can be moderated through diplomacy.
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Nic Robertson,
CNN Money,
24 June 2026
But from coast to coast, confrontational progressives are advancing in mayoral races.
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Matt Brown,
Fortune,
20 June 2026
But from coast to coast, confrontational progressives are advancing in mayoral races.
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ABC News,
19 June 2026
Beyond his infamously relentless rate of output (and all the frequent rebrandings and extracurricular pursuits he’s initiated along the way), Dwyer’s music is actually becoming more caustic and confrontational as time goes on.
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Stuart Berman,
Pitchfork,
18 June 2026
Much like life across Africa, the exhibition was layered, textured, richly sensual, and at times confrontational.
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Thomas Rom,
ARTnews.com,
8 June 2026
Let the friendship end naturally Assuming this is a mom friend without any ties to your family, the easiest, least confrontational method is to let the friendship fizzle out.
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Hannah Nwoko,
Parents,
6 June 2026
Tiffany Kelly,
Entertainment Weekly,
27 June 2026
Others could find your go-getter approach refreshing, while some may experience it as confrontational.
—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
26 June 2026
An opinion piece in the Saudi Arabia’s Asharq al-Awsat newspaper this week suggested that Iran’s circumstances may have forced it to take a confrontational regional posture and asked whether it can be moderated through diplomacy.
—
Nic Robertson,
CNN Money,
24 June 2026
But from coast to coast, confrontational progressives are advancing in mayoral races.
—
Matt Brown,
Fortune,
20 June 2026
But from coast to coast, confrontational progressives are advancing in mayoral races.
—
ABC News,
19 June 2026
Beyond his infamously relentless rate of output (and all the frequent rebrandings and extracurricular pursuits he’s initiated along the way), Dwyer’s music is actually becoming more caustic and confrontational as time goes on.
—
Stuart Berman,
Pitchfork,
18 June 2026
Much like life across Africa, the exhibition was layered, textured, richly sensual, and at times confrontational.
—
Thomas Rom,
ARTnews.com,
8 June 2026
Let the friendship end naturally Assuming this is a mom friend without any ties to your family, the easiest, least confrontational method is to let the friendship fizzle out.
—
Hannah Nwoko,
Parents,
6 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for confrontational
Adjective
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The goal is gentle smoke and indirect heat rather than aggressive flames.
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Right now, the multi-trillion-dollar global apparel industry is undergoing an aggressive technological shift, adopting artificial intelligence as a production standard rather than an experimental pilot.
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Yet Piker himself has followed the DSA’s militant line, repeatedly praising authoritarian regimes such as China’s, Cuba’s, and Russia’s, as well as terrorist groups such as Hamas and Hezbollah.
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There are also concerns that fighting between Israel and the Hezbollah militant group in Lebanon could escalate once more and derail future talks.
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And until a Black commentator is held responsible for making openly hostile remarks about White people, nothing will change.
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For example, in March, the crypto exchange Kraken put its multibillion‑dollar IPO on hold amid hostile market conditions, according to CoinDesk.
Adjective
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These groups tackle politically contentious issues like immigration, human rights, and the environment.
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However, the bill was so contentious that in order to squeak it through, legislators stuffed it full of carve-outs and exemptions, allowing cities to delay implementation by passing their own plans to add density.
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The release says a 29-year-old man became combative with first responders, and a paramedic shot him.
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Too good to be a benchwarmer, in a starting line-up, the Brazilian’s all-action qualities may align best with Rice to give Arsenal another combative and forward-thinking option in their engine room.
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As Molloy gradually succeeds in puncturing Lestat’s aloof, arrogant outer shell, his sound correspondingly shifts from assaultive punk to more contemplative ballads.
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Unlawful activity including blocking roads, intentionally creating hazards and assaultive behavior will not be tolerated.
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“Confrontational.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/confrontational. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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